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From left to right: Congressman Bob Matsui (D-CA); Congressman Harley Staggers (D-WV); Congressman Jim Florio (D-NJ); Congressman Nick Rahall (D-WV); and former Congressman Fred Rooney (D-PA) who was with the American Association of Railroads. The congressmen are watching President Jimmy Carter sign the railroad deregulation bill (Staggers Rail Act of 1980).

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Photograph of President Carter signing the Staggers Rail Act

Identifier:
am4118_rahall_0411
Title:
Photograph of President Carter signing the Staggers Rail Act
Personal Names:
Carter, Jimmy, 1924-, Matsui, Robert T., 1941-2005, Staggers, Harley O., 1907-1991, Rooney, Fred B. (Fred Bernard), 1925-, Rahall, Nick J., 1949-, and Florio, James J., 1937-
Topic:
Presidents--United States, Legislative bodies--Officials and employees, Signing statements (Legislation), and Legislators--United States
Genre:
Digital Images
Corporate Names:
United States. Staggers Rail Act of 1980 and White House (Washington, D.C.)
Description:
From left to right: Congressman Bob Matsui (D-CA); Congressman Harley Staggers (D-WV); Congressman Jim Florio (D-NJ); Congressman Nick Rahall (D-WV); and former Congressman Fred Rooney (D-PA) who was with the American Association of Railroads. The congressmen are watching President Jimmy Carter sign the railroad deregulation bill (Staggers Rail Act of 1980).
Publisher:
West Virginia & Regional History Center
Date:
1980-10-14
Format:
Image/jpeg
Source:
A&M 4118, Congressman Nick Joe Rahall II papers, West Virginia & Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries
Language:
English
Rights:
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